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AU08 ZFA

2008 Fiat Grande Punto

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,773 mi
Last recorded119,773 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto60,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZFA
MakeFiat
ModelGrande Punto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 119,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 117,018 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 116,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Boot lid shocks excessively worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,429 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 110,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,756 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,656 miles

o/s rear tyre perish cracks

Pass 9 Jul 2016 83,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,069 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level below (min) topped up to carry out emissions test.

rear exhaust silencer corroded in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level below (min) topped up to carry out emissions test.

rear exhaust silencer corroded in poor condition.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 50,239 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

smell of engine fumes under bonnet.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,239 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smell of engine fumes under bonnet.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,525 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Grande Punto?

Based on 204,412 MOT tests across 13,115 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,555
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
13,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 4,569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,192
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,739
position lamp(s) not working 1,714
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AU08 ZFA is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Grande Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 60,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Grande Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 4,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 ZFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Grande Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Grande Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU08 ZFA is a 2008 Fiat Grande Punto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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